Academy of St. Benedict the African
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
6020 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60636
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 57% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, Academy of St. Benedict the African is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 242 students attend, with roughly 20 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 57% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 242
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 115 girls, 127 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Chicago
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about Academy of St. Benedict the African
What grades does Academy of St. Benedict the African serve?
Academy of St. Benedict the African serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Academy of St. Benedict the African?
About 242 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy of St. Benedict the African?
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